One more St. Patrick’s Day idea …

I asked the hubby for an opinion … he says they look “cartoonish” … was he expecting lifelike leprechauns?

These are my super simple sweet leprechaun faces!

They are so simple to make … it’s truly a cut and paste project … cut the candy and paste it in place with melted chocolate … easy peasy 🙂

This what you will need …

• Golden Oreo Cakesters
• Melted dark chocolate (white chocolate would be helpful also, but not necessary)
• Peach rings (gummy candy)
• Spearmint Leaves (gummy candy)

I chose to use Oreo Cakesters because of their size and coloring.  I also chose the candies for the same reasons.  My theory is always substitute or improvise when necessary.

To get started, take the Cakesters out of their packages, put them on a plate or tray and place them in the fridge.  This will make assembling them easier, later on.

Make the hats … this is like working with clay or Play-doh.  The only tool I used was scissors … everything else I did with my hands.  Refer to the photo below … cut off the bottom 1/3 of the candy, roll the 1/3 to form the brim, smash the 2/3 to form the top of the hat, put together.  This candy is very sticky and pliable, so it’s easy to work with …

Next, make the beards … cut the peach rings to open them up …

Use the scissors to snip the inner circle of the ring … this will allow it to stretch out and not curl back up …

All of the cutting is done … it’s time to paste!

Take the Cakesters out of the fridge.  Put a little melted chocolate on the back of the beard …

Then put it on the cold Cakester and hold in place until it sticks …

Do the same with the hat …

He needs a face …

Can you see that little dark spot of chocolate at the bottom of the hat?  Don’t be like me … be neater!  If you have white chocolate, I would recommend using it … little boo-boos wouldn’t show so much 😉

May the luck of the Irish be with you!